Argentine music band formed in 1981 by
Uki Goñi
Uki Goñi (born 17 October 1953) is an Argentine author. His research focuses on the role of the Vatican, Swiss authorities and the government of Argentina in organizing "ratlines"—escape routes for Nazi criminals and collaborators.
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, Marcelo O'Reilly, Ramiro Bustos Fierro and Chapete César.
Los Helicópteros recorded four LPs before their split-up in 1987, the first three on the Mercury label for
PolyGram
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and the fourth with DBN.
The band ushered in a new era of pop music in Argentina (they defined their style as "Pep Music") that revolutionized the 1980s local music scene, starting with their monumental 1982 hit "Radio Venus" from their first LP ''Música Pep''.
In 2005, the four original members released a fifth CD, ''Girasoles'' under the EPSA music label in Argentina.
Albums
References
External links
Review of the band's CD ''Girasoles''''Rolling Stone'' magazine in Argentina
Interview with band leader Uki GoñiArgentine daily ''
La Nación
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Argentine rock music groups
Rock en Español music groups
Musical groups established in 1981